COVID-19, Marni Rubin feels like she can breathe a little easier.Rubin’s two daughters go to Royal Vale School, where the windows are often left open to help the air circulate.

EMSB to buy air purifiers as Quebecers take issue of ventilation in classrooms into their own hands Rubin has been pushing for the board to take action on the air quality at the schools and is happy a step has finally been taken.“It made me feel good that my step forward is showing some kind of benefit,” she said.“This is one less thing that they have to worry about.

They know they’re going to a classroom with clean, filtered air.”The EMSB will spend $1.75 million on 800 air purifiers. Aerosol spread of coronavirus underscores importance of avoiding ‘three Cs,’.

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Simcoe Muskoka hits new weekly COVID-19 case record, 61 new infections reported

coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the local number of cases up to 2,519, including 53 deaths.Twenty-one of the new cases are in Barrie, Ont., while seven are in Bradford, seven are in Innisfil and seven are in New Tecumseth.The rest of the new cases are in Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Midland, Muskoka Lakes, Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Penetanguishene, Springwater, Tay Township and Tiny Township. Ontario to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination, health minister says Six of the new cases are a result of close contact with another positive COVID-19 case.

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AHS projections show more than 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations by Dec. 24

COVID-19 by Christmastime.The Alberta Health Services projections, obtained by Global News Tuesday, show that on the high end of the predictions, 1,094 Albertans will be hospitalized with COVID-19 by Dec. 24.

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NASA reveals first astronaut group to train for Artemis moon missions

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – NASA and Vice President Mike Pence revealed the next group of astronauts who will step foot on the moon, some as soon as four years from now.Pence announced the names of the first astronauts cadre to train for the next missions to the lunar surface under NASA’s Artemis program.

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10 employees test COVID-positive at Canada Post distribution centre in Barrie, Ont.

coronavirus, a company spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.“In each case, we work with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, follow their direction and advice, support their contact-tracing efforts and ensure the appropriate sanitization work has been conducted in the facility,” Canada Post spokesperson Valérie Chartrand said in an email. 6 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Collingwood, Ont., Loblaws “Given our safety and sanitization protocols in place, they have deemed it to be low risk of transmission in the workplace.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Chartrand said Canada Post’s employees, including those at the company’s 73 Morrow Rd.

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Guelph adds 15 new COVID-19 cases, active cases fall to 111

COVID-19 on Tuesday, raising the city’s total case count to 764 during the pandemic.Active cases decreased by three from the previous day to 111. Canada approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, will start administering ‘within days’ There are seven people being treated in the hospital for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, which is one less than the previous day.Another 18 people have recovered in the last day, bringing the city’s total resolved case count to 641.Guelph had been weathering the second wave of the pandemic up until the start of December.Since Dec.

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Nenshi asks COVID-19 protestors to ‘stop being so frickin’ self indulgent’

Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says there are people getting a thrill out of protesting the Alberta government’s COVID-19 restrictions, stating: “If you don’t quit it, you’re going to get a ticket.”

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Nenshi asks COVID-19 protestors to ‘stop being so frickin’ self-indulgent’

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Adam Boulton blasts 'moron' Sky News colleagues for breaching Covid rules to party

Three Sky News senior reporters including political editor Beth Rigby have been taken off air along with Kay Burley for celebrating her 60th birthday in breach of Covid rules.

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Coronavirus: Record 47 new cases reported in London-Middlesex, health unit says

COVID-19 case record on Wednesday after local health officials reported 47 new infections from the day before.It brings the region’s total case tally to 1,927, of which 1,546 people have recovered — 48 more than the day before. Seventy-six deaths have been reported, most recently on Saturday involving a man in his 60s whose death was linked to a severe outbreak at University Hospital.There are 305 known active cases in the region, a decrease of two from the record number of active cases set a day prior.Wednesday’s case jump surpasses the previous single-day case record of 46 set on Dec.

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Baby banks see demand double as parents struggle to get essentials during pandemic

The number of Brits struggling to provide their children with bare essentials – including nappies, cots and winter clothing – has soared during the pandemic, with many baby banks seeing demand double.

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302 new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan: Shahab

COVID-19 numbers coming out on Wednesday.The province’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, said there are 302 confirmed cases, up from 183 infections on Tuesday.

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Program to give residency to asylum seekers on COVID-19 front lines to open next week

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The government will now also count internship experience done through a post-secondary or vocational training program as part of the 120 hours of work needed to qualify for the program.Those hours had to have been worked between March 13 and August 14, but on top of that, those eligible have to also accrue a total of six months of working experience in the related jobs by Aug.

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Parents fear lockdown is hurting a child's mental health - here's how to tell

More than half of parents feel the Covid-19 threat and subsequent lockdowns have had a detrimental effect on their children's mental well-being, according to new research.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Dec. 9

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday:Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti is calling on the provincial government to consider other measures if they are contemplating putting York Region into a lockdown.“These measures include switching big box retailers and shopping centres to curbside pickup only along with capacity restrictions in grocery stores,” Scarpitti said in a statement issued Wednesday.“Restaurants and smaller retailers would continue to operate under current restrictions.”Scarpitti said modelling data has concluded there would be “minimal value” to move York Region into lockdown.On Tuesday, hospital CEOs in York said they have reached a “tipping point” in coronavirus admissions and added that they are

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s media availability is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

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CDSCO expert panel seeks more data on covid-19 vaccines from Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech

NEW DELHI : An expert committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday sought additional safety and efficacy data for COVID-19 vaccine candidates of Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech, after deliberating upon their applications seeking emergency use authorisation for the shots, official sources said.The application by the Indian arm of US pharmaceutical firm Pfizer was not taken up for deliberation on Wednesday as the firm sought more time for making presentation before the committee, they said.The applications of both Bharat Biotech and the Serum Institute of India are still under consideration, a source told PTI.While considering Serum Institute's application, the subject expert committee (SEC) of the

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Wall St update: US stocks wobble on hopes of Covid vaccine, fresh stimulus

New York: U.S. stocks are wobbling between small gains and losses while hovering around their recent record highs as coronavirus vaccines move closer to distribution and Washington ramps up stimulus talks.A vaccine from Pfizer and German partner BioNTech, which is already in use in the U.K., is on track for a positive review and potential approval in the U.S.

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‘Restrictions are working’: 6 new coronavirus cases reported in Nova Scotia on Wednesday

COVID-19 on Wednesday and said 71 active cases remain in the province.The province said all new cases are in central zone. Four of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases.

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Human ‘stuff’ now outweighs all life on Earth

Erik StokstadIt's not just your storage unit that's packed to the gills. According to a new study, the mass of all our stuff—buildings, roads, cars, and everything else we manufacture—now exceeds the weight of all living things on the planet.

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Families in Wales urged to scrap Christmas plans over fears of fresh Covid spike

Families in Wales have been "strongly advised" to cancel their Christmas get togethers amid fears of rising coronavirus rates.

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Quebec reports 1,728 new cases, 37 deaths amid coronavirus surge

coronavirus pandemic Wednesday.Health authorities say of those deaths, seven occurred in the past 24 hours, while the others were retroactively added to the COVID-19 death toll.The caseload, which remains the highest in Canada, stands at 156,468, while recoveries have topped 132,000.Since March, the health crisis has claimed the lives of 7,349 Quebecers. However, a death previously attributed to the virus has been withdrawn from the toll after authorities determined it was not due to the illness.

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Ontario reports 1,890 new coronavirus cases, 28 more deaths

coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 132,800.Wednesday’s case count is an increase from Tuesday’s which saw 1,676 new infections. On Monday, 1,925 cases were recorded and marked a record in the province.

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Coronavirus: York Region hospitals warn of ‘tipping point’ in COVID-19 admissions

York Region say their facilities have reached a “tipping point” in COVID-19 admissions.A joint statement from the CEOs of Mackenzie Health, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Southlake Regional Health Centre highlights a “significant increase” in admissions due to the novel coronavirus in recent weeks.The group says they are concerned that the trend could impact access to other health care, like scheduled surgeries.

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Joe Wicks, bread and Covid: Google reveals the most searched terms in the UK in 2020

Google has revealed what the most popular search terms were for 2020 and the answer is hardly surprising. Curious Brits searched the term Coronavirus more than any other word this year as the world tried to cope with unprecedented circumstances.

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Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of coronavirus

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley visits "Fox & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios on November 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) COLUMBIA, S.C. - Former U.N.

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U.K. warns people with ‘significant’ allergies to avoid Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine after two people reported adverse effects on the first day of rollout.Britain began mass vaccinating its population on Tuesday in a global drive that poses one of the biggest logistical challenges in peacetime history, starting with the elderly and frontline workers. First coronavirus vaccinations delivered in U.K.

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California warns of rising coronavirus cases, broad transmission

LOS ANGELES – California’s top health official on Tuesday said coronavirus cases are expected to continue to climb in the state and that everyday activities now carry a much greater risk of infection.Dr. Mark Ghaly, California's secretary of health and human services, said the roughly 23,000 new virus cases reported Tuesday include test results from over the weekend and that these tend to skew lower.

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Rich nations, like Canada, have bought too many coronavirus vaccines: Amnesty International

coronavirus vaccines to protect their populations nearly three times over by the end of 2021, Amnesty International and other groups said on Wednesday, possibly depriving billions of people in poorer areas.Britain approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine this month, raising hopes that the tide could soon turn against a virus that has killed nearly 1.5 million globally, hammered the world economy and upended normal life. First coronavirus vaccinations delivered in U.K.

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Amir Khan brags about Covid rule-flouting 'surprise' birthday party

Boxer Amir Khan has been accused of blatantly breaching coronavirus rules after a birthday party was held last night with at least 18 people in a luxurious mansion. The former world champion from Bolton, Greater Manchester, posted a video of the large gathering on his social media, telling the camera: 'All the boys are here.

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IPL, coronavirus most-searched words on Google in 2020

Coronavirus captured India's attention this year amid the concern about the pandemic, with a huge surge in queries related to the virus and the disease on search engine Google.While the excitement around the Indian Premier League (IPL) made it the top trending query, presidential elections in the US also triggered significant searches along with Bihar and Delhi assembly polls.

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33% global Covid vaccines produced in Hyderabad biotech corridor, Bharat Biotech CMD to foreign envoys

Hyderabad that are developing vaccines against the novel coronavirus.Bharat Biotech Chairman and MD Krishna Ella has made a presentation for the ambassadors and high commissioners who visited the facility developing Covaxin, India's first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, and said that 33% of global vaccines are produced in Genome Valley."PM Modi said the vaccines will be available for humanity, the industry will see his dream is realised," news agency ANI, quoted the Chairman and MD of Bharat Biotech, as saying.Krishna Ella also said that Hyderabad has largest FDA approved vaccine facilities.The ambassadors and high commissioners are now at Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech and will visit Biological E next.Earlier in November, the Foreign Ministry

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest December 8, 2020

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/53 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Including Three Additional on Moloka‘iDOH reports three (3) Moloka‘i cases today as household contacts. One person had travel history, but it is unclear whether the transmission of the virus was from the traveler of as a result of community spread.

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Keith Baldrey on Tuesday’s COVID-19 numbers, including some positive news

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest COVID-19 numbers for B.C., including some positive news and encouraging signs.

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Connections with parents and important adults key to youth coming out of pandemic with strong and healthy minds

Childhood development expert and author, Dr. Gabor Mate, says parents connecting with their kids is the key to ensuring they emerge from the pandemic in a healthy state of mind. Deb Matejicka reports.

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Quebec education ministry denies forbidding air purifiers in French public schools

Breath of fresh air: EMSB parents, staff welcome news of air purifiers The letter went on to say that some commercial air purifiers don’t respect very precise installation norms. “This society even considers that in certain cases, its use can be counterproductive,” the letter said.However, in an email to Global News, Quebec’s education ministry says it has never forbidden the use of air purifiers.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Only Public Health directives have been communicated to Francophone service centres and English School Boards.

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WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday

MADISON, Ala. - An Alabama hospital shared heartwarming footage of a patient who beat COVID-19 and was released from the hospital just in time for his 104th birthday.Major Lee Wooten got quite the sendoff from staff at Madison Hospital on Dec. 1 after he was given a clean bill of health.

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‘A staph infection can do this?’: 3-year-old loses legs, some fingers after falling off bike, scraping knee

Beauden (middle) with his mom (Juliana) and dad (Brian) in the hospital. SAN DIEGO - A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.Beauden Baumkirchner was on vacation with his family on Oct.

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Global News at 6 in Regina — Dec. 8, 2020

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B.C. reports 16 deaths from COVID-19, 566 new cases

COVID-19 on Tuesday, along with 566 new cases of the disease.The 16 fatalities bring the province’s COVID-19 death toll to 543.It is the first time in more than two weeks that B.C. officials reported fewer than 600 new daily cases.Of the new cases, 297 were in the Fraser Health region and 136 were in Coastal Health.

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AP Interview: Emmert says NCAA must stay open to reform

NEW YORK – NCAA President Mark Emmert hopes lessons learned through navigating the pandemic will lead college sports leaders to be more open to future reform and to prioritize opportunities for athletes when it comes time to cut costs.In a 25-minute interview Tuesday with The Associated Press, Emmert said the NCAA and its member schools have shown an uncommon ability to be nimble and responsive in addressing issues of eligibility, scheduling, recruiting, transfers and conducting championship events.“We’ve done a whole array of things, many of which member schools in the past have said, ‘No, no, no, we can’t do that. That’s not right.’ Well, we're doing it.

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Not all schools Quebec have equal access to air purifiers

Parents are upset and worried after a French school service centre in Montreal claimed it can’t install air purifiers in schools. This comes after some parents had bought the machines themselves to donate to the classrooms.

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Saskatoon paramedics facing stress, ‘fear of the unknown’ amid coronavirus pandemic

paramedics in Saskatoon are feeling the pressure of continuing as first responders amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.David Kopperud has been with Medavie Health Services West in Saskatoon for six years. He said since the pandemic hit, they’ve had to change how they do the job.Paramedics take longer getting into homes to treat patients, as they need to spend more time gearing up in PPE.

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News Scan for Dec 08, 2020

A large study of childcare providers in Pediatrics today found that childcare staff were not at higher risk for COVID-19 during the early months of the US pandemic.Recent research suggests that children are unlikely to be the

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Aloha! OIA to offer non-stop flights to Hawaii this spring

ORLANDO, Fla – Hawaiian Airlines is bringing the sunshine and tropical paradise closer to three mainland cities, including Orlando beginning this spring.Beginning on March 11, the airline will offer two weekly non-stop flights between Honolulu and Orlando International Airport. According to the companies website, the flights will takeoff Thursdays and Sundays at 5:15 p.m.

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Manitobans rally to support siblings whose parents both died from COVID-19

COVID-19.Monique and Perry Buote died in November, just 16 days apart, after both contracted the virus. Manitoba coronavirus hospitalizations drop as 12 new deaths, 325 new cases reported Monday Within days of being tested, Monique, 55, took a very quick turn for the worst and lost her battle with the virus on Nov.

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Manitoba government says more than $120K in coronavirus fines levied in past week

COVID-19 enforcement efforts brought in a total of $122,046 in fines last week.The province says 285 warnings and 85 tickets were doled out to businesses and individuals allegedly skirting public health orders between Nov. 30 and Dec.

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Alberta eases close-contact determination for school staff after COVID-19 exposure

COVID-19 case is confirmed in the classroom have been relaxed by Alberta Health Services.Previously, anyone who was in a classroom with an infectious case was considered a close contact and required to self-isolate.“This was resulting in too many teachers/staff being excluded when they may not have actually had close contact with a student case,” AHS spokesperson Kerry Williamson said in a statement.However, Williamson said the changes are not a result of staff shortages. Instead, they’re about bringing rules in line with how close contacts are determined outside the school environment.Now, AHS will assess teachers and school staff on a case-by-case basis.

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